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Business Motives in Global Multi†Stakeholder Initiatives: Exploring Corporate Participation in Sustainable Energy for All

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  • Erik Lundsgaarde

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Public sector actors express rising interest in multi†stakeholder initiatives as a means of expanding private sector contributions to address sustainable development goals. Private sector interests in participating in such initiatives have however received limited attention. This article examines business motives for associating with global multi†stakeholder initiatives by analyzing corporate engagement with the Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform of the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) initiative. The analysis of the characteristics of participating firms highlights that the platform has mainly attracted companies based in Europe and those with a broad geographical reach. The article identifies clear economic rationales for companies to participate. The analysis emphasizes that indirect gains to firms through activities designed to shape the market for the uptake of energy efficient technologies and direct gains related to connecting with potential customers through networking activities are key motives for business participation. This case indicates that multi†stakeholder initiatives can provide a platform for transforming markets by facilitating interactions between private sector actors and national and subnational governments.

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  • Erik Lundsgaarde, 2017. "Business Motives in Global Multi†Stakeholder Initiatives: Exploring Corporate Participation in Sustainable Energy for All," Global Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, vol. 8(4), pages 464-473, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:glopol:v:8:y:2017:i:4:p:464-473
    DOI: 10.1111/1758-5899.12473
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    1. Emil Lucian Crișan & Irina Iulia Salanță & Ioana Natalia Beleiu & Ovidiu Niculae Bordean & Raluca Bunduchi, 2021. "A systematic literature review on accelerators," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 46(1), pages 62-89, February.

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